Bachelor of Social Science
Human and Social Studies - General Social Science
Purpose and Rationale
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The primary goal of this degree program is to cultivate high-caliber graduates rooted in the liberal arts tradition. These graduates will possess the ability to effectively utilize both foundational and advanced knowledge to address challenges within their chosen fields.
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Additionally, the degree aims to prepare graduates for diverse career opportunities, tailored to the specialized areas they have concentrated on during their studies. Graduates will be well-prepared to excel in a variety of professions, leveraging their multidisciplinary education to thrive in their chosen career paths.
Outcomes
- Analyse studied material or situations critically, imaginatively and independently.
- Communicate effectively.
- Co-operate with others to pursue the common good.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-expanding and ever-changing nature of knowledge and appreciate the need for life-long learning. Specific outcomes.
- Analyse studied material or situations critically, imaginatively and independently. In order to meet this outcome, learners will: acknowledge the moral, socio-cultural, political and economic dimensions of that material /those situations### read sympathetically (i.e. taking care to understand the author 's perspective) as well as critically### listen carefully to a variety of 'voices' in text and in situations### appreciate multi-cultural values### make a reasoned judgement /construct an argument on the basis of this analysis.
- Communicate effectively. In order to meet this outcome, learners will: use oral and written forms of language appropriately and effectively### present material /construct arguments in an organised and articulate manner### use appropriate technology to facilitate communication### demonstrate sensitivity to the multi-cultural and multi-lingual nature of South African society.
- Co-operate with others to pursue the common good. In order to meet this outcome, learners will: work as a member of a team or group### recognise and acknowledge different perspectives and values### be aware that judgements have moral and ethical implications and will act accordingly where appropriate.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-expanding and ever-changing nature of knowledge and appreciate the need for life-long learning. In order to meet this outcome, learners will: demonstrate an awareness of the limits of their own knowledge### demonstrate an awareness of human fallibility### search for and find relevant information### demonstrate an understanding of the role of research in academic enquiry as well as an awareness of a range of research approaches and techniques### be able to apply basic research techniques under guidance.
Assessment Criteria
After the First Year:
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Knowledge and Understanding:
- Learners should demonstrate an understanding, both theoretically and practically, of the basic principles, theories, and facts central to the core subjects of the social science curriculum.
- Learners will have a broad knowledge base with some areas of substantial depth.
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Information Access:
- Learners should be able to utilize available resources to access information.
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Information Interpretation:
- Learners should be able to interpret and summarize information from various sources in a logically structured and well-written essay.
After the Second Year:
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Knowledge and Understanding:
- Learners should demonstrate an understanding, both theoretically and practically, of the principles, theories, and facts within one or two major sub-disciplines of social science.
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Independent Study:
- Learners should be able to utilize all available library and information resources for independent study.
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Information Analysis:
- Learners should be able to analyze and evaluate a wide range of information and present the results in a logically structured and well-written essay.
After the Third Year:
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Knowledge and Understanding:
- Learners should demonstrate a detailed understanding, both theoretically and practically, of the principles, theories, and facts within one or two major sub-disciplines of social science.
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Research and Problem-Solving:
- Learners are required to demonstrate basic research, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, both individually and in groups.
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Communicative Skills:
- Learners should have well-developed communicative skills and be able to structure logical arguments in written and spoken forms.
Integrated Assessment:
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Assessment Procedures:
- Assessment procedures will adhere to Rhodes University Assessment Policy.
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Assessment Elements:
- Assessment will include continual formal assessment (both formative and summative), continual informal assessment (formative), and formal end-of-course assessment (summative).
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Coursework:
- Coursework for continuous assessment may include individual and group work, such as tests, essays, practical reports, and seminars.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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